Observation and Recording on Placement Requirements

Observation and Recording on Placement Requirements                                      

Observation of the trainee:

It is a requirement that trainees’ clinical work is observed by the supervisor on AT LEAST THREE different occasions for each placement. The method of observation should be direct observation and should ideally  include assessment, intervention session and another form of work (e.g. teaching, meetings, consultation).

Observation of the supervisor:

It is a programme requirement that trainees observe supervisors early on in the placement on AT LEAST THREE different occasions for each placement. The method of observation should be direct observation and should ideally  include assessment, intervention session and another form of work (e.g. teaching, meetings, consultation).

In addition to the above Trainees must be directly observed conducting a psychometric test battery

Recordings on Placement

It is a requirement that trainees record (video, though audio will be accepted) TWO aspects of their work on EVERY PLACEMENT.

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Observation and Recording on Placement Guidance